לִ/מְעָ֔ט
𐤋/𐤌𐤏𐤈
mᵉʻaṭ
too few
A small amount, quantity, or degree; a little, a few, scarcely, slight—often used both as an adjective and adverb to indicate smallness in number, quantity, duration, or significance. In some contexts emphasizes a small remnant or scant degree, and is occasionally used in comparison (less, fewer).
2 Chronicles 29:34 · Word #4
Lexicon H4592
| Lemma | מְעַט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤈 |
| Transliteration | mᵉʻaṭ |
| Strong's | H4592 |
| Definition | A small amount, quantity, or degree; a little, a few, scarcely, slight—often used both as an adjective and adverb to indicate smallness in number, quantity, duration, or significance. In some contexts emphasizes a small remnant or scant degree, and is occasionally used in comparison (less, fewer). |
Morphology HR/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | too few |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4592-05
for a little
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + adjective/noun מְעַט, masculine singular (construct/absolute usage functioning adverbially). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the preposition לְ ("to/for") with מְעַט, a singular noun/adjectival form meaning smallness or fewness. "For a little" preserves the prefixed preposition and reflects the root idea of small quantity or degree. |
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